Steverino7777
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian
Lives in La Romana
Speaks Engilsh, Spanish
Registration: 01 February 2019
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Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
@berthold24 Thank you for this helpful information. I will spend 5 nights on the penninsula in November including 2 nights in Las Terrenas as I explore my options. I have been there before but that was 5 years ago. There is a building boom all over ... Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
@snowinpalm I sent you a PM Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
@ddmcghee I would appreciate it..... Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
@wondering9 It sounds very different from Las Terrenas. More laid back, quieter, off the beaten path so to speak. And then there is the road heading east and then north up the end of the penninsula to Las Geleras. That region looks interesting to ... Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
@wondering9 Do you live in Samana? Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
@ddmcghee Are there affordable 1 bedroom / studio apts for rent seasonally? We currently rent a 4 bedroom villa in Buena Vista Norte for $1000 /mth. I am not looking for ocean front or ocean view for that matter. Just affordable, clean safe ... Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ... Read More
My anniversary... by planner
It comes by every year, this time #22. Wow it's hard to remember all that has gone on over this time! I should have kept a full diary of what has gone on! Yup, some day I should write a book! For now dealing with a health issue which I will detail ...
What a great job you have done Planner. It's a lot of work but somehow you managed to deal with all of it for 22 years..........Congratulations !!!! Read More
Anti Sex Tourism Raids in Sosua - will they work? Who knows by windeguy
By now most everyone in the DR has heard about the Attorney General trying to eradicate sex tourism in the DR. With a focus first and foremost on Sosua which has had more than a few days of raids by up to 600 police. Even the POTDR has mentioned ...
@wondering9And how is that? Read More
Anti Sex Tourism Raids in Sosua - will they work? Who knows by windeguy
By now most everyone in the DR has heard about the Attorney General trying to eradicate sex tourism in the DR. With a focus first and foremost on Sosua which has had more than a few days of raids by up to 600 police. Even the POTDR has mentioned ...
I was somewhat startled by what I saw when i visited Sosua last March. The community was teaming with sex workers in brilliant blue, green or pink hair to name a few. I was unaware of the reputation of Sosua when I decided to visit. I understand ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
I use Alfredo Guzman of Guzman Ariza for all my real estate business. Exceptional service and total honesty...... Read More
As of April 1 cash cannot be used to pay overstay fines by windeguy
It has been reported that as of April 1, 2024 all overstay fines for those from tourist card countries that illegally overstay their 30 day tourist cards cannot be paid for in cash. These fines must be paid by credit card, or perhaps a ...
I was not allowed to pay cash for the past 2 years. Credit cards only. Much easier to deal with..... Read More
Pros and Cons between Scotiabank and Banco Popular? by Gylla
I am opening a bank account here in DR. I have heard mixed reviews about both banks. I was thinking about opening a Banco Popular account because their offices are everywhere. But a friend advised me that Scotia follows international banking laws ...
@Lyon4to I do not have a D.R. Scotiabank acct. I do not transfer funds from Canada to the D.R. However, my Canadian Scotiabank debit card gives me free access to Scotiabank machines in the D.R. I withdraw 10,000 pesos whenever I need paper money. ... Read More
Pros and Cons between Scotiabank and Banco Popular? by Gylla
I am opening a bank account here in DR. I have heard mixed reviews about both banks. I was thinking about opening a Banco Popular account because their offices are everywhere. But a friend advised me that Scotia follows international banking laws ...
@Atavi Hello,No I did not open a Scotiabank acct. down here. Just in Canada. It allows me all the services without charge including buying pesos from the machine and getting an international exchange rate.I do all my banking on-line and it's all ... Read More
Santiago vs. Puerto Plata by wondering9
So if my goal was to spend a couple of months exploring the north coast, using public transportation rather than a private car, which in your opinion would make a better base, Santiago or Puerto Plata? I know Santiago is inland, but it seems to be ...
Puerto Plata is nice but you should seriously consider Sosua and Cabarete. A short drive to either location from Puerto Plata, these communities provides nicer beaches, all the services you need, and a better vibe for daily living..... Read More